Residence Counselor Medical Coordinator

Job Summary
Assists in obtaining medical care for assigned individuals and maintains appropriate documentation in accordance with Agency and OPWDD requirements. Schedules medical appointments, obtain transportation and conveys all information to ensure all staffing needs are met. Administers oral, sub-cutaneous injected medications and topical according to doctors’ orders and under the direction of a nurse. Provides care and performs ADL duties for assigned individuals. Implements individualized program plans and maintains records and charts as needed. Accompanies individuals in community inclusionary activities, medical appointments and all other applicable activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with activities of daily living; including toileting and changing adult diapers, lifting/transferring, showering, grooming, oral hygiene, meal programs, and dressing.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations in all interactions and documentation.
• Maintains records for residence, including cash journals, ledgers, medication counts, and residence logs. Follows appropriate protocols for tracking funds, medications, personal possessions etc. and notifies supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Prepares and serves meals for individuals by following individual’s prescribed menus and accompanying cooking instructions.
• Maintains medical appointment flow sheets for all assigned individuals indicating all medical appointments, including initial and follow-up appointments, re-scheduled appointments and routine appointments.
• Routinely reviews Clinic Visit Summary’s (CVS’s) and ensures that prescriptions for all prescribed medications are in the individual’s record and up-to-date, that all prescribed medications are in the medication administration record, and that all prescribed medication is on-site in the residence.
• Reports any concerns/discrepancies to the nurse case manager. Ensures all over-the counter medications are not expired and first aid kits are available at all times.
• Schedules medical appointments, escorts individuals and arranges transportation as necessary. Upon instructions of the Nurse, accompanies individuals on medical appointments and/or visits hospital to facilitate effective communication.
• Completes clinic visit summary when verbally directed by the Nurse.
• Meets regularly with the Nurse regarding medical follow-up issues and personnel issues. Attends meetings as assigned by the Nurse.

Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 1. Proficient in Microsoft Word and capable of learning new software applications.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to travel to and access multiple locations throughout the metropolitan area.
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or days.
• Demonstrate satisfactory completion of a specialized course (ex.: AMAP, CPR, First Aid, g-tube feeding, insulin administration) pertinent to the individual’s needs as necessary, and maintain annual re-certification.
• 1. NYS Valid Driver’s License & Proof of Department of Motor Vehicles driving history, 3 years of current driving experience with no more than one moving violation in the previous 24 months (2 years), and no driving while intoxicated convictions required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person